Nestlé Nigeria has announced that it has achieved 100 per cent plastic neutrality, taking back every tonne of plastic it introduced into the market.

The achievement was made possible through the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance, Nigeria’s first Producer Responsibility Organisation, established in 2018 under the Extended Producer Responsibility policy. Since its inception, FBRA has grown from four founding members to 49 member organisations as of November 2025, collectively driving the recovery, recycling, and circular management of post-consumer packaging waste.

In a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, Victoria Uwadoka, said the company’s approach goes beyond profit, emphasising the importance of planet stewardship.

She explained that while companies compete commercially, they collaborate on shared environmental responsibilities to ensure sustainable impact.

Nestlé has also pioneered the use of 50 per cent recycled polyethylene terephthalate in its Nestlé Pure Life water bottles, fully compliant with food-grade packaging standards.

Through FBRA’s framework, plastics are collected, recycled, and reintegrated into production cycles, creating both environmental and economic value.

Uwadoka added, “Every bottle that is taken out and doesn’t end up in the ocean is one bottle less of a problem. Closing the loop is key. Circularity is the destination. It’s not just about collection but ensuring we use, collect, transform, and reuse.”

Since 2018, FBRA and Nestlé Nigeria have recovered over 100,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste, helping clean communities, empower waste collectors, and drive Nigeria’s circular economy. The partnership demonstrates how industry-led collaboration can transform waste into wealth while advancing global sustainability goals.